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July Dessert Board

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This July Dessert Board is a fun, festive, and colorful assortment of summer sweets perfect for patriotic holidays like the 4th of July. It’s packed with red, white, and blue treats like strawberries, blueberries, marshmallows, cookies, and more. This no-bake dessert spread is easy to customize and great for feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup strawberries, halved

  • 1 cup blueberries

  • 1 cup raspberries

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

  • 1 cup yogurt-covered pretzels

  • 1 cup red licorice sticks (cut in halves)

  • 1 cup white chocolate-covered almonds

  • 1 cup patriotic M&M’s (red, white, and blue)

  • 810 mini vanilla cupcakes with red, white, and blue frosting

  • 1 cup shortbread cookies or sugar cookies

  • 1 cup Rice Krispies treats (cut into squares)

  • 1 cup chocolate-dipped strawberries (optional)

  • Star-shaped sugar cookies (optional)

  • Small bowls of whipped cream or fruit dip (optional)

Instructions

  • Choose a large serving board or tray and lay down a sheet of parchment paper if desired.

  • Place small bowls of dip or whipped cream on the board first if using.

  • Arrange the mini cupcakes evenly across the board as visual anchors.

  • Add the berries in small piles or scattered between items for pops of red and blue.

  • Fill in gaps with pretzels, licorice, marshmallows, almonds, and M&M’s.

  • Stack cookies and Rice Krispies treats in neat piles or lines.

  • Add chocolate-dipped strawberries and star-shaped cookies if using.

  • Adjust spacing and presentation for a balanced look.

 

  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • You can substitute or add other fruits like cherries or blackberries.

  • Make it allergy-friendly by using nut-free or gluten-free treats.

  • Best served the same day to keep fruit fresh.

  • Great for customizing to any theme or color scheme.

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